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Speaking of tonight's shooting, a Garda spokesman said: "A man in his 50s has received gunshot wounds and is described as being in a serious condition.

"Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area or may have information, to contact them at Fitzgibbon Garda Station on 01 666 8400, the Garda Confidential Line 1800-666-111 or any Garda Station."

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Popolar Row - where tonight's shooting took place

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The attack follows just days after the Regency Hotel shooting

Local sources named the victim as Eddie Hutch Sr, brother of Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch, a notorious Irish career criminal shot dead in Spain last September.

A spokesperson from the Gardai was unable to confirm whether the two attacks were linked at this point.

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Politicians have condemned the latest attack

Politicians have already come out in condemnation of the latest violence.

Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald urged any members of gangs that fear for their safety to come forward to Gardai.

She said: “Tonight’s fatal shooting in Dublin is another deplorable example of the ruthlessness of gangland criminals. It seems that some gangs are intent on waging a feud where human life counts for nothing.

“The Gardaí will take all necessary steps to try to prevent further bloodshed but we have to recognise the challenges they face. Members of gangs who have fears for their safety should come forward to the Gardaí.

“I will be meeting with the Garda Commissioner and her senior officers tomorrow.”

Sinn Féin Leader Gerry Adams said: “I want to condemn the latest shooting incident tonight in Dublin, which has brought further fear and intimidation to the streets of our capital.

“Those behind this latest shooting, and those behind the dreadful attack last Friday at the Regency Hotel, must be apprehended and taken off our Streets."

Local councillor Christy Burke warned the violence is likely to escalate and only get worse.

He said: "The community is in shock. All the retaliation is inflicting is misery to the family of both men who have now lost their lives.

“There is misery in the north and the south of Dublin tonight. Families are devastates, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters."

He added: “I’ve had about 20 calls in the last house demanding policing to be increased in the area.

“I’m not saying we want a garda on every corner, but clearly there is an issue.

“Crime should be top of the agenda in the next 16 days before the election.”

The CIRA claimed responsibility for Friday night's shooting, where attackers burst into the foyer of the Regency Hotel armed with AK-47s.

Some of those involved in the shooting were wearing police-style SWAT uniforms.

The terrorists, armed with AK47s, also sent out a chilling warning of future attacks against "drug dealers and criminals."